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Leading The Way

Recognizing members who take on new leadership roles, promotions, and achievements within the organization.


FAA Standards Guide Senator’s Work as CAP Check Pilot of the Year

Jan 13, 2026

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FAA Standards Guide Senator’s Work as CAP Check Pilot of the Year

Award honors aviation instructor who supports FAA safety culture through Civil Air Patrol volunteer service

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Civil Air Patrol Leader Rob Yusko Named National Volunteer Emergency Manager of the Year

Jan 12, 2026

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Civil Air Patrol Leader Rob Yusko Named National Volunteer Emergency Manager of the Year

Award from International Association of Emergency Managers honors excellence in disaster response, training, and emergency operations

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Tennessee State Senator Mark Pody Selected to Lead Civil Air Patrol Legislative Outreach

Jan 5, 2026

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Tennessee State Senator Mark Pody Selected to Lead Civil Air Patrol Legislative Outreach

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New Leader Selected to Guide Civil Air Patrol Operations Across New York

Jan 5, 2026

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New Leader Selected to Guide Civil Air Patrol Operations Across New York

Veteran volunteer and finance executive Michael Woolfolk named to lead statewide nonprofit supporting emergency services, youth programs, and aerospace education.

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Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Commissions into the U.S. Navy

Dec 22, 2025

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Civil Air Patrol Chaplain Commissions into the U.S. Navy

Civil Air Patrol service often begins locally, but its impact can extend far beyond a single squadron or community.

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Kearns Selected to Command North Carolina Wing

Dec 18, 2025

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Kearns Selected to Command North Carolina Wing

Lt. Col. Brendan Kearns, deputy wing commander-operations for Civil Air Patrol’s North Carolina Wing, has been selected and accepted the appointment to wing commander.

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Operations Team Adds Emergency Services, sUAS Managers

Oct 14, 2025

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Operations Team Adds Emergency Services, sUAS Managers

In a restructuring of Civil Air Patrol’s National Headquarters Operations team, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Lahan has been named as the organization’s first national emergency services officer.

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Florida & Wisconsin Squadrons Produce Dual Cadet Appointments to Air Force Academy

Oct 8, 2025

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Florida & Wisconsin Squadrons Produce Dual Cadet Appointments to Air Force Academy

Civil Air Patrol cadets from Florida Wing and Wisconsin Wing earn Air Force Academy appointments, continuing CAP’s legacy of producing future Air Force officers.

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Civil Air Patrol Appoints Interim Chief Operating Officer

Sep 30, 2025

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Civil Air Patrol Appoints Interim Chief Operating Officer

Civil Air Patrol has named Kristina E. Jones as its new interim Chief Operating Officer.

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Goertzen Selected to Command Nevada Wing

Sep 29, 2025

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Goertzen Selected to Command Nevada Wing

Lt. Col. Pete Goertzen will continue his Civil Air Patrol service as Nevada Wing commander

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New Director of Aviation Logistics Management Named

Sep 23, 2025

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New Director of Aviation Logistics Management Named

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Two from CAP Gain Reintroduced Air Force Warrant Officer Ranks

Sep 17, 2025

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Two from CAP Gain Reintroduced Air Force Warrant Officer Ranks

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Texas Members Qualify as sUAS Technicians

Sep 16, 2025

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Texas Members Qualify as sUAS Technicians

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Academy Boosts New Jersey Cadets’ Cyber Skills

Sep 8, 2025

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Academy Boosts New Jersey Cadets’ Cyber Skills

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Alabama Wing Check Pilots Complete Course

Sep 5, 2025

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Alabama Wing Check Pilots Complete Course

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New York Wing Conducts Ground Search and Rescue Academy

Sep 3, 2025

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New York Wing Conducts Ground Search and Rescue Academy

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Idaho Wing Team Takes Rocky Mountain Region Cadet Competition

Sep 1, 2025

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Idaho Wing Team Takes Rocky Mountain Region Cadet Competition

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